Battle of the Heart between Love and Family

Chapter 30

Arjun's POV

Siri went inside to meet Sweety . Me and Ravi were waiting outside . I never saw him angry . For the first time , he slapped me . I deserve that . My Sweety is pregnant and is suffering because of me .

" I will never forgive you . She came 4 days back and this is the 2nd time I had to take her to hospital . She is 8 weeks pregnant and didn't even know that she is pregnant with all the mess in her life because of you . I don't think she is even eating proper food " Ravi said holding back his tears

" Why ? What is wrong " I asked

" She has severe morning sickness .She is in depression , not taking care of herself as she didn't know about her pregnancy. She has been throwing up a lot and fainting due to weakness " he said

It is the time I should treat her like a princess and I gave her depression instead of royal treatment . I'm worthless . I don't deserve her.

" Do you know the first question she asked when I said she is pregnant " he asked

I looked at him puzzled

"Till how many weeks into pregnancy I can abort  ? " I started to cry hearing that .

" Its not because she want to abort " he paused looking at me

" She wants to hide her pregnancy till then , so that her mom wont force her to abort " he said . I already know that . She would rather die than kill our baby but hearing from Ravi , I felt like dying .

" How can you get her pregnant and abandon . I never expected this from you . Did you really love or trapped her " he said

" Ravi , Please don't say like that . I love her so much . Do you have any idea how much it hurt to breakup with her ? I'm dying inside . She is my life . But I had to do that "

" Why " he asked

Before I could answer Siri came out crying and said " Neha wants to go back to New York . Bava , she wants to talk to you " she said to Ravi and he went inside

She was crying . I'm her fiancé and she learnt that I'm already married , that too her best friend who is pregnant now . It would have been shocking to her .

" Siri ..." I started

" Arjun , I know what you are thinking . Don't feel sorry for me . Its not like we love each other . I wanted to marry you so that I can live with my sister . I cant say I'm not disappointed . I like you as a person and Megha's brother-in-law . She always speak so high of you . When Megha asked about this marriage proposal , I was so happy as I already had good opinion on you and I can live with my sister . I imagined my whole life with you .

But I can get over that since you are my best friend's husband . She is like my younger sister . She knows that if she says her past with you , I would cancel this marriage . She remained silent even when she is pregnant with your child . She is so selfless . You are very lucky to have her . I am forgiving you for her but if you I see her shed single tear because of you , consider you are dead in my hands .

Don't feel guilty about me . I know about your marriage last night itself . I was the one who sent those pictures to Kiran bava ( brother-in-law) " she said

" How " I asked

Before she could answer Ravi came out and said Sweety won't go back for now . I don't want her to leave me ever . He said they need to do ultrasound . I hope everything is fine . Nothing should happen to my Sweety or baby , I prayed .

"Arjun , take Siri and go out now " ?

" Please Ravi , I want to see my baby and stay with Sweety . I want to talk to her " I pleaded

" She will leave right away if she thinks you know about her pregnancy . You can hide in the room while we do ultrasound but I cannot let you talk to her . Emotional stress is not good her or baby . Please understand " he said .

" Thank you Ravi " I said

" I too want to see my Neha's baby Bava , please , let me also see " Siri asked

" Okay both of you go to room no. 203 and hide behind curtain there " he said . We both went to room no. 203 and waited , hiding behind the curtain . I prayed god that everything should be fine . I cannot forgive myself if something happens .

Dr.Ananya put probe and started to look at the image . Ram started to cry . I was scared to death . Why is Ram crying ? Is something seriously wrong ? My mind raced .

" Ravi , what is wrong ? Is the baby ok ? " Sweety asked crying

He patted her head and said " Nothing is wrong , your babies are very much fine "

" Babies " she questioned

Babies? I was surprised

" You are having twins . Yesterday we couldn't find . Your babies are naughty , already playing hide and seek " he joked

I was totally blinded with tears . I'm going to be father of twins . I thanked god in my heart . It took all my will to stop myself to run to Sweety , hug her , kiss her and share my happiness with her . Ravi's words echoed in my ears that emotional stress is not good for her or the baby .

Ravi took Sweety out of that room . After sometime , me and Siri also came out and waited in the waiting area . After sometime Ravi came and hugged me .

" Congratulations Arjun . You are going to be father of twins " he said

" Thank you Ravi " I said

" I still didn't forgive you " he said

" I know " i smiled

" Sweety is discharged . Lets take her home " he said

I want to take her with me , to our room . Touch her stomach , feel the baby .

" Arjun , I know what you are thinking . We will drop her at Siri's home . I will think of a way to solve this problem as soon as possible and bring her to our home .Your marriage is fixed with Siri . It will be hard for everyone especially Megha and Siri's parents . They already started arrangements for your engagement . I don't know how everyone will react " he said

" Don't worry bava , I already told mom and she spoke to dad . He cancelled all the arrangements for my engagement " Siri said

" I'm sorry Siri " I said

" As I said , I already forgive you . Neha is perfect for you . She is an amazing girl , you already know that . Whatever is the reason , you shouldn't have done like that Arjun " Siri said

" I'm sorry Siri " I said not knowing what to say

" Arjun , go settle the hospital bill , I will bring Sweety " Ravi said

By the time I settled the bill and came Sweety was already in the car with Siri and Ravi . She didn't even look at me . She is avoiding me. I can understand, she can't  control her emotions looking at me.  After sometime she slept in the car . She is sleeping peacefully like a baby .

We reached Siri's home . I want to carry her and lay down on bed without waking up but I didn't have the courage to do . I just stared at Sweety .

" What are you waiting for . Take her to room . Be careful , don't disturb her . I'm going to kill you if she wakes up " Siri said as if she knew my thoughts . I looked at Ravi and he nodded .

" Thank you " I said

I took Sweety in my arms and she snuggled into my neck in her sleep as usual . I smiled . Siri's mom opened the door and I couldn't look into her eyes with guilt .

"Take her to guest room " she said in soft tone

" You don't have to come right away , we will wait for you " she added .

I looked at her thankingly and she nodded

I put Sweety on the bed and kissed her on forehead and then kissed my baby . I don't want to leave her but had to . Everyone is waiting for me with lot of questions . I mentally prepared myself to face them . It is not so easy . Even I have questions for them .